ACT-W Austin 2017

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Positions

0 Remaining

Registration Opens

Till registration closes

Registration Closes

Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.

Age Limit

18 and up

Description

Advancing Careers in Technical Women (ACT-W) conferences run on the energy of our volunteers who care about empowering women and supporters in technology. The ACT-W Austin Conference is an annual two-day action-packed educational and networking event where talented women and allies can build skills, grow their community, and accelerate their career path. The conference includes speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, happy hours, and more!

As a volunteer, you’ll be a vital part of the conference and help to create a welcoming and outstanding conference experience for 300+ participants from Central Texas area and beyond. The volunteer experience provides an unique opportunity to participate in the conference activities. Volunteers will be responsible for various conference duties such as staffing the registration/information booth, crowd management, assisting speakers and pre-conference course instructors, and communicating information about the conference.

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

These are sociable people who are experts on various areas of content: conference schedule content, happy hours, dinners, etc. All of the information they provide is to enhance the attendees’ experiences. They will also assist any overflow attendees by locating alternative sessions they can attend. They will also refer issues to registration/information volunteers as needed. Act as floaters in Career Fair and Hallway.
Time: 1 - 5 pm CST

This role involves conducting one-on-one practice interviews with attendees. The questions asked are typically the more general employer interview questions asked during a first round or screening interview. However, ​more specific questions may be asked for a technical career position. This position is best suited for folks with hiring and interview experience.
Attendees will be able to sign up for 15-30 minute slots. Note if you are willing to review resumes.

This role involves conducting one-on-one practice interviews with attendees. Questions asked are typically more general employer interview questions asked during first round or screening interview. However, ​more specific questions may be asked for a technical career position. This position is best suited for folks with hiring and interview experience.
Attendees will be able to sign up for 15-30 minute slots. Note if you are willing to review resumes.

These volunteers are tasked with documenting the ACT-W experience, encompassing keynotes, sessions, as well as happy hour and social networking, with an emphasis on capturing the dynamics of the event.

They will take still photography and possibly videography of our event and attendees. A photographer will also be assigned to headshots. Photographers with experience from amateur to full-on professional are encouraged to join this crew

These volunteers are tasked with documenting the ACT-W experience, encompassing keynotes, sessions, as well as happy hour and social networking, with an emphasis on capturing the dynamics of the event.

They will take still photography and possibly videography of our event and attendees. A photographer will also be assigned to headshots. Photographers with experience from amateur to full-on professional are encouraged to join this crew

These volunteers will locate registration packets and explain contents to attendees. Any registrations issues will be transferred to the lead for resolution. They will also act as the source of information about the conference activities, directions and sessions. Volunteers will be required to stay at registration booth for the assigned hours unless otherwise directed. Registration opens at 8:30 am

These volunteers will locate registration packets and explain contents to attendees. Any registrations issues will be transferred to the lead for resolution. They will also act as the source of information about the conference activities, directions and sessions.

Volunteers will be required to stay at registration booth for the assigned hours unless otherwise directed.

These volunteers will act as the liaison to speakers during Sessions, Workshops, Keynotes, and Opening/Closing Ceremonies, as well as monitor session capacity and general housekeeping.

They will introduce speakers with a pre-written script, assists speakers with basic A/V issues, make sure water has been provided, act as a timekeeper for session/course, act as room monitor to make sure room is not overcrowded If room reaches capacity, they will work with“Ask Me” Ambassadors to close the session to further attendees. Room monitors are expected to stay in the session/course for the assigned hours.
We'll have an orientation at 9:15 am to go over logistics.

These volunteers will act as the liaison to speakers during Sessions, Workshops, Keynotes, and Opening/Closing Ceremonies, as well as monitor session capacity and general housekeeping.

They will introduce speakers with a pre-written script, assists speakers with basic A/V issues, make sure water has been provided, act as a timekeeper for session/course, act as room monitor to make sure room is not overcrowded If room reaches capacity, they will work with“Ask Me” Ambassadors to close the session to further attendees. Room monitors are expected to stay in the session/course for the assigned hours.
TIme: 1:30 - 5 pm

Sunday, August 6th, 2017

These are sociable people who are experts on various areas of content: conference schedule content, happy hours, dinners, etc. All of the information they provide is to enhance the attendees’ experiences. They will also assist any overflow attendees by locating alternative sessions they can attend. They will also refer issues to registration/information volunteers as needed. Act as floaters in Career Fair and Hallway.

This role involves conducting one-on-one practice interviews with attendees. Questions asked are typically more general employer interview questions asked during first round or screening interview. However, ​more specific questions may be asked for a technical career position. This position is best suited for folks with hiring and interview experience.

Attendees will be able to sign up for 15-30 minute slots. Note if you are willing to review resumes.

These volunteers are tasked with documenting the ACT-W experience, encompassing keynotes, sessions, as well as happy hour and social networking, with an emphasis on capturing the dynamics of the event.

They will take still photography and possibly videography of our event and attendees. A photographer will also be assigned to headshots. Photographers with experience from amateur to full-on professional are encouraged to join this crew

These volunteers are tasked with documenting the ACT-W experience, encompassing keynotes, sessions, as well as happy hour and social networking, with an emphasis on capturing the dynamics of the event.

They will take still photography and possibly videography of our event and attendees. A photographer will also be assigned to headshots. Photographers with experience from amateur to full-on professional are encouraged to join this crew.
Time: 12 - 4 pm CST

These volunteers will locate registration packets and explain contents to attendees. Any registrations issues will be transferred to the lead for resolution. They will also act as the source of information about the conference activities, directions and sessions.

Volunteers will be required to stay at registration booth for the assigned hours unless otherwise directed.

These volunteers will locate registration packets and explain contents to attendees. Any registrations issues will be transferred to the lead for resolution. They will also act as the source of information about the conference activities, directions and sessions. Volunteers will be required to stay at registration booth for the assigned hours unless otherwise directed.

These volunteers will act as the liaison to speakers during Sessions, Workshops, Keynotes, and Opening/Closing Ceremonies, as well as monitor session capacity and general housekeeping.

They will introduce speakers with a pre-written script, assists speakers with basic A/V issues, make sure water has been provided, act as a timekeeper for session/course, act as room monitor to make sure room is not overcrowded If room reaches capacity, they will work with“Ask Me” Ambassadors to close the session to further attendees. Room monitors are expected to stay in the session/course for the assigned hours.